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LGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
Education

Bill to expand Alabama's "Don't Say Gay" law died because everyone was confused about what it meant

The bill to expand Alabama's Don't Say Gay law and ban Pride flags from classrooms has failed to pass, acknowledging its controversial nature. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

Alabama advances more extreme version of its Don't Say Gay law: It's "almost like bullying"

Alabama House advances bill to expand Don't Say Gay law and ban Pride flags from classrooms
New York Attorney General Letitia James supports activists opposing the bill [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Education

Most dangerous parts of Florida's Don't Say Gay law nullified in "monumental" settlement

The settlement clarifies the 'Don't Say Gay' law's language and does not ban LGBTQ+ identification in schools or discussion of LGBTQ+ topics. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Education

Settlement: Fla. teachers can discuss gender, sexual orientation

Discussion on sexual orientation and gender identity allowed in Florida classrooms as long as not part of instruction
Settlement clarifies that Florida law does not prohibit discussing LGBTQ+ people or prevent anti-bullying rules [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law challenged in classroom clarification

A settlement in Florida clarifies that the "Don't Say Gay" law does not restrict discussion of LGBTQ+ topics or anti-bullying rules in schools.
The settlement also allows for Gay-Straight Alliance groups in schools and clarifies that incidental references to LGBTQ+ characters in library books are not considered instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity. [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

The roads that led to Billy Porter: How Black queer artists set the stage for the actor to shine

Billy Porter speaks against Florida's 'Don't Say Gay Law'
History of Black History Month [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Florida plans Ron DeSantis' Don't Say Gay law for workplaces

Florida is planning to expand its 'Don't Say Gay' law to ban preferred pronouns and other LGBTQ+ rights in workplaces.
The bill would also ban LGBTQ+ nonprofits in Florida from receiving state funds.
The bill has been heavily criticized for its vague wording and infringement on the rights of transgender individuals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Pink to distribute banned books at Florida tour dates

Pink is distributing banned books on her Trustfall tour as a protest against censorship in the US.
Florida is the center of the banned book epidemic, with over 40% of book bans occurring in the state.
PEN America has chosen four titles, including Toni Morrison's Beloved and Amanda Gorman's The Hill We Climb, to give away with Pink's support. [ more ]
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